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Suggest Treatment For Fever, Low Appetite And Bleeding Gums In Children

My baby had a temperature which was up and down and crying with pain day and night. Just wanted cuddles,sleep , did drink or eat very much and on the 4th day her gums started bleeding and upper lip became very very sore,chapped, dry and swallan . Is this caused by dehydration?
posted on Thu, 14 May 2015
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Brief answer: HERPES GINGIVOSTOMATITIS..

Hi..
Can understand your concern..

As per your complain and the explanation of the symptoms it seems that your child is suffering from Viral infection caused by Herpes Virus leading to fever , sores in mouth,loss of appetite, restlessness, swollen gums due to inflammation and it can get irritated and bleed, drooling of saliva etc..

The swelling, dryness and chapping of the upper lip occurs due to stomatitis as well as due to due to dehydration as the child does not drink well in pain and discomfort..

I would suggest you to consult a Paediatric Dentist and get evaluated for the exact cause of the symptoms..

In case of herpes infection keep your child hydrated as much as possible..

To relieve fever Acetaminophen or paracetamol can be given and dosage depending upon his age..

Feed your child with soft and cool food....

You can also place ice packs on swollen gums to provide relief of inflammation..

Avoid giving hard ,hot or spicy food that can cause further irritation.

The doctor can also prescribe antiviral drugs like Acyclovir for relief..

Sucking on ice pops can be relieveng..

Hope your query is solved..

If you find the answer helpful please write a positive review and click on find this answer helpful as a token of appreciation..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.

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Suggest Treatment For Fever, Low Appetite And Bleeding Gums In Children

Brief answer: HERPES GINGIVOSTOMATITIS.. Hi.. Can understand your concern.. As per your complain and the explanation of the symptoms it seems that your child is suffering from Viral infection caused by Herpes Virus leading to fever , sores in mouth,loss of appetite, restlessness, swollen gums due to inflammation and it can get irritated and bleed, drooling of saliva etc.. The swelling, dryness and chapping of the upper lip occurs due to stomatitis as well as due to due to dehydration as the child does not drink well in pain and discomfort.. I would suggest you to consult a Paediatric Dentist and get evaluated for the exact cause of the symptoms.. In case of herpes infection keep your child hydrated as much as possible.. To relieve fever Acetaminophen or paracetamol can be given and dosage depending upon his age.. Feed your child with soft and cool food.... You can also place ice packs on swollen gums to provide relief of inflammation.. Avoid giving hard ,hot or spicy food that can cause further irritation. The doctor can also prescribe antiviral drugs like Acyclovir for relief.. Sucking on ice pops can be relieveng.. Hope your query is solved.. If you find the answer helpful please write a positive review and click on find this answer helpful as a token of appreciation.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.